THE DYNAMIC EARTH: AN INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICAL GEOLOGY

Skinner, Brian J.; Porter, Stephen C.; Park, Jeffrey

ISBN 10: 0471152285 / ISBN 13: 9780471152286

Published by Wiley, 2003

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=-=-=-CD INCLUDED=-=-=- --- --- Please see any and all photos connected with this listing. A bit scuffed but all pages intact and legible. Good reading copy. Clean. No store stamps. --- --- THIS IS A HEAVY BOOK. PLEASE EXPECT A SHIPPING COST ADJUSTMENT. --- A comprehensive introduction that focuses on all of the major scientific processes of physical geology. Researched and written by two eminent geologists, the third edition includes new overarching themes of environmental issues and human interaction with the earth and its resources. Each chapter begins with an essay on this subject. Each part ends with a guest essay on the good stewardship of the Earth--how we can take care of our planet. The art program has been revised with 40% new art throughout to reflect current research. . .See photos for additional content. . .

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: THE DYNAMIC EARTH: AN INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICAL GEOLOGY
• Publisher: Wiley
• Publication Date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0471152285
• ISBN 13: 9780471152286
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 5th or later Edition
• Condition: Good
• Seller catalogs:
  • Science
  • Textbook

About this title

Synopsis

With authoritative and detailed coverage, Skinner and Porter address all key areas of physical geology, as well as recent events that have shaped our world. The new edition is updated to address the latest in geoscientific research, theory, and knowledge.

Emphasis on the unifying themes of physical geology

Expands the earth systems science viewpoint of previous editions

Introduces readers to remote sensing, global positioning systems, and other tools

Exciting, first-hand accounts from the field relate geology to everyday life experiences

Includes a GeoDiscoveries CD with an interactive globe, animations, videos, and more

About the Authors

Brian J. Skinner is Professor of Geology and Geophysics at YaLe University and a past president of the Geological Society of America. He coedited The Oxford Companion to the Earth

Park is a seismologist.